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CTV News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Jim Cuddy joins surprise duet at U of S convocation
WATCH: Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan went off with an unexpected surprise — Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy performed a duet with the university president.
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Canadian music icon Jim Cuddy performs surprise duet at U of S convocation
WATCH: Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan went off with an unexpected surprise — Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy performed a duet with the university president. Sorry, we're having trouble with this video. Please try again later. [5006/404] Nearly 4,000 University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students will receive their diplomas throughout the week, and those who convocated on Tuesday were treated to a musical surprise. Alongside honorary doctor of letters recipient and Blue Rodeo frontman, Jim Cuddy, the president took part in a musical performance for the graduates. 'I think it will be rather unusual for them to see the president get up and try to strum the guitar. So, I think it'll be kind of fun. It'll be a little historic moment at the University of Saskatchewan,' said Peter Stoicheff, U of S president. Stoicheff and Cuddy have been friends for many years, and while the musician has done countless performances throughout his career, this was something different. 'That makes it a bonus. I can't imagine just doing it cold, like, just having somebody say, come on over and do it ... the whole thing is very special,' Cuddy said. Cuddy is one of three recipients to receive this title thanks to the U of S. President Stoicheff described the honorary degree as the highest honour the U of S can bestow. 'Bestowing it on Jim Cuddy, who's had a fantastic career with Blue Rodeo and a fantastic career with his own band and is one of Canada's greatest songwriters of all time, was a real privilege,' Stoicheff said. Jim Cuddy U of S Iconic Canadian musician Jim Cuddy performed a surprise duet with the University of Saskatchewan president on Tuesday before receiving an honorary degree. (Hallee Mandryk / CTV News) While Cuddy initially graduated from Queens University, he shared that Saskatoon has a special place in his heart. 'It's a huge honor .... I think it's a beautiful university. It's funny that I probably came here for 20 years before I even saw the university. And when I first saw the university, I was shocked at how beautiful it was,' Cuddy said. 'It's sort of fun for me to just hear the names of the people embarking on the rest of their lives, having truly no idea what they're about to encounter,' Cuddy said. The musician, who some may remember for his show-stopping ascending falsetto in the 1987 Blue Rodeo single 'Try,' says that performing in Saskatoon over the years has always been something he looks forward to. 'I think that there's a shared feeling about Saskatoon among especially musicians that come through here because it's very cold ... but it's very sunny,' Cuddy said. It's a special day for many families. But for husband and wife, Debasish Chakroborti and Sristy Sumana Nath, the day is extra special. The duo both received their PhDs on Tuesday. 'It feels great to be graduated, but when you are doing it with your family members, like my wife, my Sristy, we're doing it together, so I'm feeling really great,' Chakroborti said. U of S convocation Husband and wife Debasish Chakroborti and Sristy Sumana Nath both received their PhDs together at the U of S on Tuesday. (Hallee Mandryk / CTV News) After originally joining the university as an international student in 2017, Nath says she is proud to be setting an example for her children. 'Education is very important and we're both graduating together. And [my daughter] she's looking at how we're both graduating together and she's very excited and wanting to do more studies and contribute here in Canada, and the world,' Nath said.
The Province
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Blue Rodeo 40th anniversary tour in Vancouver: Here's what you should know
Here are a few things to know about the Canadian rock band's 40th anniversary tour Canadian band Blue Rodeo plays several shows in B.C. for its 40th anniversary tour, which kicks off this fall. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Canadian rock band Blue Rodeo is hitting the road to celebrate its 40-year career. The Toronto band, which started in 1984, will kick off its Blue Rodeo 'Lost Together' – The 40th Anniversary Tour this fall in Western Canada before making its way across the country for a planned 27 concert dates. The tour will reflect on the 12-time Juno Award-winning band's four decades of music. The shows will pull from Blue Rodeo's impressive catalogue of music, which includes 16 full-length studio albums, a greatest hits album, and more. 'Success seemed real when we were entertaining people in The Horseshoe in our hometown of Toronto. That was the top of the heap for us,' Jim Cuddy reflected in a news release about the tour. 'When you look back, you realize it's just been this beautiful dream.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The band will be joined for all dates on the tour by Canadian singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin. Here are a few things to know about the upcoming concerts. When does the tour start? The Blue Rodeo 40th Anniversary Tour kicks off Oct. 1 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. The tour wraps with two nights at the Massey Hall in Toronto on Jan. 24, 2026. When does Blue Rodeo play Vancouver? Blue Rodeo is set to take the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on Oct. 7 and 8. Where are the other tour dates in B.C.? Following the two dates at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Blue Rodeo will play two additional dates in B.C. The band will head to Vancouver Island for a show at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria on Oct. 9. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Then, they will head to the Okanagan for a date at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Oct. 11. See the full list of tour dates below: Oct. 1/2 – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary Oct. 4/5 – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton Oct. 7/8 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Oct. 9 – Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria Oct. 11 – Prospera Place, Kelowna Oct. 14 – TCU Place, Saskatoon Oct. 16/17 – Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg Oct. 18 – Westoba Place At The Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB Oct. 21 – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay, ON Oct. 23 – GFL Memorial Gardens, Sault Ste. Marie, ON Oct. 24 – Sadlon Arena, Barrie, ON Nov. 7 – Avenir Centre, Moncton, NB Nov. 8 – Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, NS Nov. 9 – TD Station, Saint John, NB Nov. 14 – FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton, ON Nov. 15 – Canada Life Place, London, ON Nov. 20 – Slush Puppie Place, Kingston, ON Nov. 21/22 – National Arts Centre, Ottawa Dec. 27 – Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa, ON Jan. 17 – Place des Arts, Montreal Jan. 23/24, 2026 – Massey Hall, Toronto This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tickets for the upcoming tour are available now for presale for Blue Rodeo Fan Club members on Additional presale tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster throughout this week with general tickets sales going live on June 6 at 10 a.m. Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. 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Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Blue Rodeo 40th anniversary tour in Vancouver: Here's what you should know
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Canadian rock band Blue Rodeo is hitting the road to celebrate its 40-year career. The Toronto band, which started in 1984, will kick off its Blue Rodeo 'Lost Together' – The 40th Anniversary Tour this fall in Western Canada before making its way across the country for a planned 27 concert dates. The tour will reflect on the 12-time Juno Award-winning band's four decades of music. The shows will pull from Blue Rodeo's impressive catalogue of music, which includes 16 full-length studio albums, a greatest hits album, and more. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Success seemed real when we were entertaining people in The Horseshoe in our hometown of Toronto. That was the top of the heap for us,' Jim Cuddy reflected in a news release about the tour. 'When you look back, you realize it's just been this beautiful dream.' The band will be joined for all dates on the tour by Canadian singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin. Here are a few things to know about the upcoming concerts. The Blue Rodeo 40th Anniversary Tour kicks off Oct. 1 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. The tour wraps with two nights at the Massey Hall in Toronto on Jan. 24, 2026. Blue Rodeo is set to take the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on Oct. 7 and 8. Following the two dates at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Blue Rodeo will play two additional dates in B.C. The band will head to Vancouver Island for a show at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria on Oct. 9. Then, they will head to the Okanagan for a date at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Oct. 11. See the full list of tour dates below: Tickets for the upcoming tour are available now for presale for Blue Rodeo Fan Club members on . Additional presale tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster throughout this week with general tickets sales going live on June 6 at 10 a.m. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daniel Lanois, Rick Mercer, Blue Rodeo announced for fall events
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The fall calendar is starting to fill up with big-name concerts and other events. Both musician-producer Daniel Lanois, comedian-TV personality Rock Mercer and Canadian hitmakers Blue Rodeo announced tours that will bring them to Calgary. Celebrating 40 years together, Blue Rodeo is back on the road with an anniversary tour. They swing into the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for two shows, on Oct. 1 and 2, before moving on to Edmonton for two shows. East Coast soul singer Adam Baldwin opens for them on all dates. Over the years, the band has won numerous Junos, been put on a Canadian stamp, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, been named to the Order of Canada, and won the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. They've sold more than four million albums with hits like Five Days in July, Head Over Heels, Lost Together, Try and Diamond Mine. Presale tickets are available June 3 on their website, Lanois, well-known as a producer working with such heavyweights as U2, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Robbie Robertson, is also an eclectic musician who can't be pinned down to any one sound. Born in Hull, Quebec, his music spans folk, classical, soul, ambient, rock and electronica. He plays at the Bella Concert Hall on Oct. 11. The presale starts June 4 at Lastly, Rick Mercer brings his sharp wit and political commentary to Edmonton on Sept. 13 and Calgary on Sept. 14 at the Jubilee Auditoriums as part of his Stand Up for Canada Tour. Mercer is best known for CBC comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Made In Canada and Rick Mercer Report. He has written four bestselling books and won nearly 30 Gemini Awards and Canadian Screen Awards. Tickets go on sale June 6 at Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
